What is the best way to travel from Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses to Pietermaritzburg from Kimberley. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Pietermaritzburg from Kimberley?
You can reach Pietermaritzburg with just £21 by taking a Bus from Intercape, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Intercape13h 5m015:40KimberleyTourist Information Centre04:45PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Information Centre, Kimberley (South Africa) at 17/03/2026 15:40:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/03/2026 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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Intercape12h 40m016:05KimberleySchmidtsdrift Road04:45PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Schmidtsdrift Road, Kimberley (South Africa) at 17/03/2026 16:05:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/03/2026 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
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Big Sky Intercity12h 50m016:15KimberleyTourist Information Centre05:05PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Tourist Information Centre, Kimberley (South Africa) at 17/03/2026 16:15:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/03/2026 05:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
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Big Sky Intercity12h 10m016:55KimberleyTourist Information Centre05:05PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Tourist Information Centre, Kimberley (South Africa) at 17/03/2026 16:55:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/03/2026 05:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
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Intercape13h 5m015:40KimberleyTourist Information Centre04:45PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Information Centre, Kimberley (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 15:40:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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Intercape12h 50m016:15KimberleyTourist Information Centre05:05PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Information Centre, Kimberley (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 16:15:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
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Intercape12h 40m016:05KimberleySchmidtsdrift Road04:45PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Schmidtsdrift Road, Kimberley (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 16:05:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
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Big Sky Intercity12h 50m016:15KimberleyTourist Information Centre05:05PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Tourist Information Centre, Kimberley (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 16:15:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 05:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
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Big Sky Intercity12h 10m016:55KimberleyTourist Information Centre05:05PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Tourist Information Centre, Kimberley (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 16:55:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 05:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
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What are the fastest trips from Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg?
You can get to Pietermaritzburg from Kimberley in just 12h 10m with a Bus from Big Sky Intercity. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Big Sky Intercity12h 10m016:55KimberleyTourist Information Centre05:05PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Tourist Information Centre, Kimberley (South Africa) at 17/03/2026 16:55:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/03/2026 05:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
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Intercape12h 40m016:05KimberleySchmidtsdrift Road04:45PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Schmidtsdrift Road, Kimberley (South Africa) at 17/03/2026 16:05:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/03/2026 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
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Big Sky Intercity12h 50m016:15KimberleyTourist Information Centre05:05PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Tourist Information Centre, Kimberley (South Africa) at 17/03/2026 16:15:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/03/2026 05:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
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Intercape13h 5m015:40KimberleyTourist Information Centre04:45PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Information Centre, Kimberley (South Africa) at 17/03/2026 15:40:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/03/2026 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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Big Sky Intercity12h 10m016:55KimberleyTourist Information Centre05:05PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Tourist Information Centre, Kimberley (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 16:55:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 05:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
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Intercape12h 40m016:05KimberleySchmidtsdrift Road04:45PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Schmidtsdrift Road, Kimberley (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 16:05:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
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Intercape12h 50m016:15KimberleyTourist Information Centre05:05PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Information Centre, Kimberley (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 16:15:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
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Big Sky Intercity12h 50m016:15KimberleyTourist Information Centre05:05PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Tourist Information Centre, Kimberley (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 16:15:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 05:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
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Intercape13h 5m015:40KimberleyTourist Information Centre04:45PietermaritzburgBurger St. Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Information Centre, Kimberley (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 15:40:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg
What are the most popular stations in Kimberley and Pietermaritzburg?
In Kimberley, you will usually depart from Tourist Information Centre, Awie Botha Convenience Centre or Shell Ultra City, while in Pietermaritzburg you will be arriving at Burger St. Coach Station, Montrose Coach Station or Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Pietermaritzburg from Kimberley? With 5 connections between 2 Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Kimberley and Pietermaritzburg, you can pay as low as £21 with a Bus from Intercape.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Big Sky Intercity: you will get to Pietermaritzburg in just 12h 10m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Kimberley and Pietermaritzburg are Intercape and Big Sky Intercity, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Kimberley and Pietermaritzburg is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Kimberley Airport or to Pietermaritzburg Airport, and look at flights from Kimberley Airport, and landing at Pietermaritzburg Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg?
The most popular companies between Kimberley and Pietermaritzburg, are Intercape and Big Sky Intercity. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Intercape and Big Sky Intercity
All you need to know when you travel from Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg
How can I reach Pietermaritzburg from Kimberley?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, with which you can get to Pietermaritzburg from Kimberley.
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Kimberley?
The distance between Kimberley and Pietermaritzburg is 555.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Kimberley and Pietermaritzburg?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 15 kgs of CO2, a train 19 kgs, a car 94 kgs, and a flight 137 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg?
You can get to Pietermaritzburg with just £21 by taking a Bus from Intercape.
What is the fastest way to get from Kimberley to Pietermaritzburg?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Pietermaritzburg in just 12h 10m with a Bus from Big Sky Intercity.
More routes to Kimberley and to Pietermaritzburg
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Kimberley and to Pietermaritzburg. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
